Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-06
Ailegash. In these towns, Edwards received 32A
otes, Bodwell, 90, and Dickey 329, Pratt, 90.


DAWSON, CHARLES, Greenville. Republican,
tionalist, clergyman, married; age 81.
Born in Monson failing health at the age OF
eighteen prevented him from pursuing an educa-
tional course as he desired At the age of twenty
two, engaged in farming, intending to make it a
lifelong employment Was farmer Tor twenty
five years, during which time held several town
Offices, and some other positions OF trust. AT the
age of forty-seven, entered the ministry with
neither academic or theological training. Been
pastor at Greenvile since Oct. /, 1873 was dea
con Of Congrega,ionalist church of Monson TWEEN
ty-t1o years, and Superintendent OF sunday
school for longer time.
DoTEs, WV. B., Cooper. Democrat. (No
return.l
EseRL, WILLIAM, Bangor. Republican, Liber-
al in religious preferences, dealer IN land lumber,
and ice, married; age IS. Born In kawlcz, Ger
many and educated in Breslau, Germany. At
present, member Of city government. Always
republican.
ExLLs, JOIN H., Rockport (Camden.) Labor
r. form and Republican, Congregational ist, man
ufacturer Of lime, single; age Al, Born in Rock
port, aud attended the COMMON school. Has been
in business twenty-three year, was formerly en-
gagged in ship-buildiag, and knows how to do a
days work. Although not governed by super
stition, prefers to see the new moon square over
the right shoulder. la the last election was elect
ed by the labor reformers and republicans Of
Camden.
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FosG, JOHN HASKELL, Portland. Republican,
Universalist in religious preferences, lawyer,
single; age 40. Born in North Gorham, and edu
Gated at Norh Bridgton Academy. Taught
school for several years. Enlisted private in
Co. A, 7th Maine Vols, May 26th, 1851; was
Afterwards promoted to Sergeant Major of Regt,
and then to lst Lieutenant. Resigned near the
close of the Peninsuiar campaign under Mcclellan,
on account of sickness; rega ming his health in
r2rt tad t.fp nx-p r ~ anti prlp
and ordered to duty in Washington, organizing
recruits into companies, drilling and equIpplng
them for service at the front. Participated IN
The campaign about Washington and finally agar.
resigned the last Of 1864, on account Of poor
health and after four years of sickness recovered
and entered upon the practice Of the law in tie
city Of Portland, where he has since resided.
Was member of the sulerlntending school
committee OF Goi ham for three years. A mem
her Of the common council of Portland three
years; preside Mt Of that body one year. Always
a republican.
FERGUSON, NJ HUBBARD Phipsburg. Repub
lican UnlveI saist, physician and surgeon, single;
age 3b. Born 10 Dixmont and educated at the
Maine Central Institute. Has held the offices OF
town auditor aud supervisor of schools for the
last f UT or five years. Always republican.
FARRAR, JOSEPH s.. Princeton. Republican,
no religious preferences, farmer married age 40.
Born in Webster and educated at Litchfed Lib
hgion--do as well you can. st lectman six years
Always a republican.
FOSTER, GEORGE NJ, Lubec. Republican
Christian, merchant married. age 80. Born in
Lubec, aud educated in Newburyport, Mass.
Reid he office of town clerk, and was chairman
Of republican town committee six years. Always
publ can,
FRIEND, BoARDMAN c., Etna Republican,
Baptist, farmer, married; age 40. Born in Etna
and attended the common schools, joined the
army curing the reb' llion, August rs, 1862, and
remained until June Is 1860 Always a repubN-
can,
FIELD, DAVID p, Auburn. Republican, Uni
yersalst, farmer, married; age ~. Born in Lew
lstOn, and attended the common chools. Served
four years in the city council of Auburn; une
year President of the Board OF Aldermen. Always
a republican.
FLOYD, FRANK A., Brewer. Republican, Con-
gfegationalst, attorney ut law, married; age IS.
Born in Saco fitted for college at Gorham ano
Wcstbrook, graduated from Bowdoin College in
1873, after graduating, taught High School III
Brewer several tie ms; studied law, and was ad
mted to the Bar in 1876 and opened office in
Bangor. Was a member of the experimenting
chool committee OF Brewer in lS75-'76 and SUI
pervlsor of schools three years lSS0-'S3.
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CLIFFORD, GEORGE G., Auburn. Republican,
TO religious preferences. foreman in shoe manu-
factory, married, age 81. Born III canton, anu
educated in the common schools. Always re-
publican.
GKINDLE ROBERT H., Mt Desert. Republican,
Con2regaionast, physician, married Member
OF the leg islature of 1879 and very efficient
in service for the benefit of his section ofthe State.
Besides being pfactlcing physician ls dealer
IN Mt Desert lands. Educated at the New York
University. Always a republican.
GREENE, GEORGE H., Bolstet's Mills. Repub-
MPthpUiat ms rripI.
age 81 Born in Otisield after leaving the free
high school, attended the Oxford Normal School
at South Paris Was member of the school
committee in 1882; is now supervisor ofthe town.
Has been superintendent of the sabbath school at
Bolscr's Mills for the last five years, aud taken
an active part in temperance. Follows teaching
during the winters aud farming summers. Always
a republican.
GREER, DANIEL A. Belmont. Democrat Uni
vorsast 10 religious preferences, farmer, married !;
age so. Born in Belmont, and attended the district
school. Brought up farm and has been en-
gagged in farming aud numbering from youth. Has
been the board of selecmcn fifteen years /;
town agent four years has been assessor of taxes
and oyer.eer of the poor for fifteen years.
GLOVER, WILLIAM H., Rockland. Republican
Universaist, contractor and builder, married {;
age 50. Born in South Thomaston, and educated
in the common schools. Has been in the lumber
business twenty-four years. Has served in both
branches of the city government several terms.
Has been director in Rockland National bank
since 1866. Always a republican, casting his first
Presidential vote for john c. Fremont
GAGNoN, HENRY A.. Frenchville. Democrat,
Roman Catholic trader, married; age q. Born
in Freuchville, and attended the schools of that
town and Fort Kent. Town clerk and treasurer
Taught school five years
HARDING, CHARLES W, Durham. Republic
can, Unitarian, farmer, married; age 81. Born
in Portland, and educated in the public schools
of Portland and Brunswick. ami at Top-ham
Academy. Has held the offices ofselectman, town
treasurer, and postmaster. Was a private in
Company p, 25th Reg. Me- Vols. Always
republican,
HUNTER. WILLIAM HENRY, Strong. Republi
can, Congreg a'ionsst, farmer, married; age As
Born in Strong and educated in the common
school and academy. Member Of the 9th Me-
Reg. Band in the war; mustered out after fifteen
months service, bv act of Congress. On the pres
ent board of selectmen Always a republican.
HERsEY. GEORGE r., Harpswel. Republican,
Free Baptist farmer, married; age 81. Born in
Westhrook, BOW Deering, and educated in the
common and high schools. Formerly master
mariner; three years on the board of selectmen.
free-soer until the organization of the republi-
can party.
HARPER. JOHN. Lewiston. Republican, Meth
olist in religious preferences dealer in coal and
wood, and manufacturer of short lumber since
1865; married; age AZ. Born in st. Andrews
y. B.. and educated at Midtown, Me. Has resided
in Lewiston since 1865. Enlisted Sept 4. 1861,
IN Co. A, 9th Me. Regt. and served as private
of toar years Was constantly with his regiment
during his full term of service, and participated in
all the battles in which this regiment was en-
gsged. Always a republican